Webster, NY

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2023 Population
5,734
0.157% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
41.2
3.74% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
15.2%
23.8% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$66,584
4.31% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$195,800
11.1% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
2,987
2.32% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Webster, NY had a population of 5.73k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $66,584. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Webster, NY grew from 5,725 to 5,734, a 0.157% increase and its median household income grew from $63,833 to $66,584, a 4.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Webster, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.31%), White (Hispanic) (2.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%).

None of the households in Webster, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.8% of the residents in Webster, NY are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Webster, NY was $195,800, and the homeownership rate was 37%.

Most people in Webster, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Webster, NY was 1 car per household.

Population & Diversity

Webster, NY is home to a population of 5.73k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.8% of Webster, NY residents were born outside of the country (674 people).

In 2023, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.8k people) in Webster, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 362 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 155 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93.8%
2023 Citizenship
94%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.8% of Webster, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Webster, NY was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Webster, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    4.8k ± 410
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    362 ± 295
  3. White (Hispanic)
    155 ± 138
5.39%
Hispanic Population
309 people

In 2023, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.8k people) in Webster, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 362 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 155 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.39% of the people in Webster, NY are hispanic (309 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    505,872 ± 17,239 people
  2. China
    415,960 ± 15,668 people
  3. Jamaica
    230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.8%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
674 people
12.7%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
727 people

As of 2023, 11.8% of Webster, NY residents (674 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Webster, NY was 12.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    66 ± 60
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    41 ± 58
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    37 ± 46

Webster, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Webster, NY employs 2.99k people. The largest industries in Webster, NY are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (481 people), Manufacturing (470 people), and Retail Trade (411 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($65,547), Public Administration ($62,763), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($62,063).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

2.99k
2023 Value
± 508
−2.32%
1 Year decline
± 25.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Webster, NY declined at a rate of −2.32%, from 3.06k employees to 2.99k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Webster, NY, are Management Occupations (580 people), Sales & Related Occupations (369 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (336 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Webster, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.99k
2023 Value
± 508
−2.32%
1 Year decline
± 25.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Webster, NY declined at a rate of −2.32%, from 3.06k employees to 2.99k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Webster, NY, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (481 people), Manufacturing (470 people), and Retail Trade (411 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Webster, NY, though some of these residents may live in Webster, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$57,898
Median earning men ± $14,965
$47,817
Median earning women ± $11,836

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($65,905), Manufacturing ($58,864), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,974).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,217), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,958), and Public Administration ($48,333).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.74%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Webster, NY was $195,800 in 2023, which is 0.645 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $176,300 to $195,800, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Webster, NY is 37%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Webster, NY have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Webster, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Property

$195,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$14,225
$1,120
Median Property Taxes
±$218

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Rent vs Own

37%
Homeownership
2023
60.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 37% of the housing units in Webster, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 36.6%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 113.02
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$66,584
Median Household Income
± $9,544
3.03k
Number of Households
± 487

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.03k households in Webster, NY grew to $66,584 from the previous year's value of $63,833.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Webster, NY is from New York.
0.494
2022 Wage GINI in New York
0.493
2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (69.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.5%)
  3. Carpooled (12.3%)

In 2023, 69.7% of workers in Webster, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.5%) and those who carpooled to work (12.3%).

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Commute Time

20.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Webster, NY have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.432% of the workforce in Webster, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Webster, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Webster, NY have 1 car.

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Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Webster, NY (859 out of 5.67k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Webster, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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Health

97% of the population of Webster, NY has health coverage, with 53.2% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, NY see 909 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year (921 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1191 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 303 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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909 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monroe County, NY

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, NY see an average of 909 patients per year. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year (921 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.7% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 43% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42% were men and 58% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.03%
Uninsured
53.2%
Employer Coverage
17.2%
Medicaid
15.4%
Medicare
11.2%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Webster, NY grew by 4.1% from 2.92% to 3.03%.

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